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Florida Red Tides: Public Perceptions Of Risk, Sara E. Allen

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This research integrates the theoretical implications of risk perception, the social amplification of risk, and the role of place-specific contexts, in order to explore the various perceptions surrounding Florida red tides. Florida red tides are a naturally-occurring event, yet most scientists agree that they are increasing in frequency, duration, and severity. This has profound implication for public health, the local economy, and the biological community. While many of the negative impacts are not easily controllable at this time, some of the secondary impacts can be mitigated through individuals' responses. Unfortunately, public perceptions and consequent reactions to red tides have not …

If Larvae Were Smart: A Simple Model For Optimal Settlement Behavior Of Competent Larvae, Robert J. Toonen, Andrew J. Tyre

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

Much research has been done on larval settlement cues. Rather than having simple fixed responses to constant environmental stimuli, it seems likely that settlement decisions made by individual larvae should vary depending on the individual and the conditions under which it encounters that cue. Here, we present a simple stochastic dynamic programming model that explores the conditions under which larvae may maximize their lifetime fitness by accepting lower quality habitat rather than continuing to search for superior habitat. Our model predicts that there is a relatively narrow range of parameter values over which larval selectivity among habitat types changes dramatically …

Spartan Daily, November 8, 2007, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 129, Issue 42

November 8, 2007, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2000-2009

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Saprolegniaceae Identified On Amphibian Eggs Throughout The Pacific Northwest, Usa, By Internal Transcribed Spacer Sequences And Phylogenetic Analysis, Jill E. Petrisko, Christopher A. Pearl, David S. Pilliod, Peter P. Sheridan, Charles F. Williams, Charles R. Peterson, R. Bruce Bury

United States Geological Survey: Staff Publications

We assessed the diversity and phylogeny of Saprolegniaceae on amphibian eggs from the Pacific Northwest, with particular focus on Saprolegnia ferax, a species implicated in high egg mortality. We identified isolates from eggs of six amphibians with the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) and 5.8S gene regions and BLAST of the GenBank database. We identified 68 sequences as Saprolegniaceae and 43 sequences as true fungi from at least nine genera. Our phylogenetic analysis of the Saprolegniaceae included isolates within the genera Saprolegnia, Achlya and Leptolegnia. Our phylogeny grouped S. semihypogyna with Achlya rather than with the Saprolegnia reference …

The Missouri Miner, November 8, 2007

The Missouri Miner Newspaper

No abstract provided.

Mounted On A Pedestal: Bertha Honoré Palmer, Hope L. Black

USF St. Petersburg campus Master's Theses (Graduate)

The thesis Mounted on a Pedestal, chronicles the life of Bertha Honoré Palmer. The focus of her story are the years after 1910, when she traveled to Sarasota, Florida and heralded the flight to the southernmost state, leading the pack in the purchase and development of land in the Sarasota/ Tampa Bay area. The totality of her years prior to that time serve as a prelude to her accomplishments and the vicissitudes of her life in the sleepy little fishing village she found. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1849, she was provided with a privileged, comfortable childhood and a sheltered …

The Comment, November 8, 2007, Bridgewater State College

The Comment

No abstract provided.

Prospectus, November 8, 2007, Chuck Shepherd, Shane Swearingen, Aaron Geiger, Mandy Robinson, Judy Seyb, Beth Voigt, Kathleen Serino

Prospectus 2007

No abstract provided.

The Daily Egyptian, November 08, 2007, Daily Egyptian Staff

November 2007

No abstract provided.

Illinois State University Report, November 8, 2007, Illinois State University

Illinois State University Report (1966-2012)

Illinois State University bi-weekly employee newsletter.

The Advocate, November 8, 2007, Minnesota State University Moorhead

The Advocate

No abstract provided.

Washington University Record, November 8, 2007

Washington University Record

No abstract provided.

Tax Planning For The Philanthropically Minded Business Owner, C. Wells Hall Iii

William & Mary Annual Tax Conference

No abstract provided.

Navigating Uncharted Waters: The New Charitable Entity Legislation, Robert L. Thalhimer, Michele A. W. Mckinnon

William & Mary Annual Tax Conference

No abstract provided.

The Grizzly, November 8, 2007, Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Salia Zouande, Caitlin Dalik, Ashley Mccomeskey, Ashley Higgins, Andy Lane, Zach Shamberg, Kristin O'Brassill, Laura Glace, Katie Callahan, Zakary Arnhold, Christopher Schaeffer, Kelsey Threatte, Alex Ernst, Jason Davis, Matt Campbell

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Campus Safety Offers Tips to Stay Alert, Aware • "Lost Boy" Speaks on Civil War in Sudan, Genocide in Darfur • "Car for a Cause" Pulls Into Ursinus • UC Democrats Kick Off Montgomery County Campaign Invasion • If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things • Darfur Fast • Entrance Fee: Five Packs of Cigarettes • Opinions: Forgotten Promise: Iraq's Refugees • Spotlight: Coach Kyle Rush • Bears Fall to Mules

The Bg News November 8, 2007, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. November 8, 2007. Volume 98-Issue 57.

Interactivity And Health Communication: Content Analysis Of Interactive Elements On Hiv/Aids Awareness And Prevention Websites, Vikas John

Theses

Individuals increasingly turn to the Internet to satisfy their information needs, including information on health-related issues like HIV/AIDS. Researchers agree that an important characteristic of this medium is interactivity. The concept can be viewed from either a user perspective, focusing on the user’s experience with the medium or a system perspective, analyzing the design of technology. The current study followed the system perspective to analyze the various features on HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention websites. Although all websites were interactive, there was considerable variation in the types of features present. This study attempted to find a relationship, if any, between the …

The Montclarion, November 08, 2007, The Montclarion

The Montclarion

Student Newspaper of Montclair State University

Summary Of Douglas Disposal, Inc. V. Wee Haul, Llc, 123 Nev. Adv. Op. No. 51, Nevada Law Journal

Nevada Supreme Court Summaries

No abstract provided.

November 8, 2007, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

Mounted On A Pedestal: Bertha Honoré Palmer, Hope L. Black

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The thesis Mounted on a Pedestal, chronicles the life of Bertha Honoré Palmer. The focus of her story are the years after 1910, when she traveled to Sarasota, Florida and heralded the flight to the southernmost state, leading the pack in the purchase and development of land in the Sarasota/ Tampa Bay area. The totality of her years prior to that time serve as a prelude to her accomplishments and the vicissitudes of her life in the sleepy little fishing village she found.

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1849, she was provided with a privileged, comfortable childhood and a …

Mustang Daily, November 7, 2007

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

Student newspaper of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Banner News, Molly Lumley, Mary Elizabeth Drahos, Ryan Buck, Eden Hinrichs, Jessi Smith, Ted Herrick, Jason Munday

Banner News

No abstract provided.

Volume 99 Issue 11, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Southwestern - Archive

No abstract provided.

Still V. Great N Ins

2007 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Interactive Thin Shells – A Model Interface For The Analysis Of Physically-Based Animation, James Skorupski, Zoë J. Wood, Alex Pang

Computer Science and Software Engineering

Realism has always been a goal in computer graphics. However, the algorithms involved in mimicking the physical world are often complex, abstract, and sensitive to changes in experimental parameters. We present an interface to a physically-based algorithm, a thin shell animation, which focuses on visualization, experimentation, and control. Through the use of dynamic surface coloring, abstract visual cues, robust user interaction, and full control over the algorithm parameters, our system facilitates experimentation and the process of discovery. The system is targeted at enhancing the user’s learning experience by clarifying interactions between various components of many physically-based animations.

Motivating The High School Struggling Reader, Michelle M. Sorensen

Theses and Graduate Projects

High school struggling readers exist in every classroom. They have difficulty in most subject areas and are deprived of much knowledge and interaction in their educational experience because of this setback. Today, during the age of high stakes testing, a struggling high school reader can be denied a diploma. At the Area Learning Center, a significant number of students attend because of their reading challenges. This study attempts to discover what factors can motivate the high school struggling reader to read more enthusiastically. Through open ended interviews, 14 students share their personal and academic experiences with reading. As students describe …

Spectator 2007-11-07, Editors Of The Spectator

The Spectator

No abstract provided.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 136, November 7, 2007

Central Florida Future

College of Nursing accredited again; Bowling for nation; Mitt's bus visits UCF; 100 homeless fed every Mon.